Louise A. Buchholz

FORTITUDE

Louise passed away surrounded by her family and so very, very much love. Her family can only say how deeply we appreciate the love and support that flowed over and around Louise in recent months.

The overwhelming outpouring of concern and care was beyond description. Our community, her friends (the 6 Pack) and co-workers, the Whistler Firefighting community and everyone who ever came in contact with Louise unreservedly expressed their collective love and care. She knew and appreciated this love.

Her husband Brian, daughter Jessica and brother Dave are comforted by the demonstration of just how deeply Louise impacted so many in Whistler and far, far beyond.

Louise committment to the Whistler community was extensive. She was a long time volunteer with Free Style Canada, prowled the outfield for the Sea to Sky Champion Tapley’s Women’s fastball team, she was a decade long Girl Guide leader, Co-Chair of the Whistler Remembrance Day Service for more than 20 years, a past Whistler Museum Board member and a volunteer on the local running circuit when not competing.

Louise professional career included working in the brokerage industry, real estate, resort planning, school board and within her personal passion – florist.

In recent years Louise became a fierce, long distance runner competitively attacking many 10Km, Half and Full Marathons; qualifying for and completing in the Boston Marathon just this year.

Along with her passion for running, Louise was a beautiful, life-long swimmer, back country trekker, visionary gardener and amazing hostess.

Just this November, Louise chaired a remarkable, sold out fund-raising event in support of the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn (Survivor) Centre – Raising $20,000 on the night.

A celebration of Louise’ incredible life will take place early in the New Year.